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The decision was made by the board.
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The decision was made by the board.
Study notes
How to use in different contexts
Reporting News
The board announced its decision this morning.
Summarizing a Meeting
The board's decision was to postpone the project.
Formal Writing
A decision regarding the merger was made by the board.
Informal Conversation
So, the board decided to go ahead with it.
Rephrased versions
Passive Voice (Alternative)
The board reached a decision.
Active Voice
The board decided.
More Detail
The board made the decision after careful consideration.
Phrases to learn
made a decision
To come to a conclusion or resolution.
by the board
By the governing body or group of directors.